Bamboo Raffia Plaits for Handicraft Strips

Plaited strips combining bamboo and raffia fibers, assembled for use in handicrafts like bag handles. Classified in HTS 4601.92.05.00 as plaits of bamboo plaiting materials, not finished articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5305.00.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If primarily raffia vegetable fibers unplaited

Unplaited raffia or other vegetable textile fibers go to Chapter 53, not plaiting materials.

4602.12Lower: 16.6% vs 37.7%

If formed into retail-ready basket strips

Finished articles or parts thereof from bamboo plaits classify under 4602.12 for basketware.

1404.90.10.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If unprocessed vegetable plaiting materials

Raw, unplaited forms like bamboo shoots or strips are under 1404 as vegetable products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact material composition (bamboo percentage) as blends may affect duty rates or exclusions

Use ISF filings early for ocean shipments from Asia to avoid penalties

Avoid common pitfall of importing pre-dyed plaits without colorfastness certificates